Position Summary

This established single-aircraft, Part 91 operation is seeking a lead Captain to fly and oversee its existing small team. The client appreciates safety, privacy, and customer service.

As Pilot-in-Command, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight assignment with the emphasis on safety, security, and quality. You will exercise pilot in command authority of all flights to which you are assigned and are the final authority for the safe conduct of the mission.

As the Lead Captain, you will oversee a small team and act as the liaison between the Clients office and both the aircraft management company and the aircraft manufacturer. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: reviewing and approving team and aircraft expenses, reviewing monthly management statements, creating an aircraft budget and paying bills, managing aircraft accounts and vendors, managing team training and time off, planning aircraft missions, and collecting & analyzing aircraft data.

The Client is looking for a personable, reliable, and self-motivated professional who is excited about working a dynamic schedule. The aircraft will fly approximately 350 hours each year, equally split between domestic and international travel. This is a two-pilot team with a budget for contract support.

The aircraft is located in Southern California and applicants must live in the area (or be willing to relocate). Compensation and benefits are well above the regional average.

Minimum Requirements

• Reside in (or willing to relocate to) Southern California

• Must possess an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a long-range jet Type Rating

• Obtain and maintain an FAA First Class Medical

• 5000 hours Total Fixed Wing

• 1500 hours Multi-Engine Land

• 3000 hours Pilot-in-Command

• 2000 hours Jet aircraft

• 100 hours Night

• 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument

• 5 years of private aviation experience (must include international experience)

• Must be able to work flexible schedules

• Willing and able to travel worldwide extensively, without any restrictions

• Must have a valid Driver's License

• Valid Passport with no restrictions

• No FAA violations

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education degree or certification (e.g., Bachelors, Masters, NBAA CAM, etc.)

• Gulfstream 650 Type Rating with recent and practical experience

• Current international experience

• Previous Chief Pilot, Lead Captain, or Aviation Manager experience

  • Ability to handle the job responsibilities with integrity, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information

  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal formats

  • Possess a team effort approach with great interpersonal skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills

  • Ability to be proactive, efficient with the ability to seek out answers and resources as needed

  • Strong project management experience

  • Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues

Main Responsibilities

• Safely operate the aircraft, determine departure times and routes, and/or cancel flights based on weather or other conditions

• Ensure that the flight is conducted in complete compliance with all federal, local, and company regulations and policies and procedures

• Institute all necessary changes as required by en route conditions such that the flight may continue under appropriate company policies, procedures and rules

• Responsible for conducting the flight in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with industry and company standards

• Accurate completion of all trip paperwork in accordance with current procedures

• Responsible for ensuring a thorough and complete understanding with the second in command regarding all aspects of flight

• Record all aircraft discrepancies as they occur on the aircraft discrepancy log and immediately report these discrepancies to the director of maintenance or their designee as soon as possible. Refer to the approved MEL and as directed by the DOM or his designee determine if the inoperative item can be deferred or needs to be repaired and completes the aircraft discrepancy log as required

• Determine that the flight crew reports for duty in proper attire and that they are mentally and physically fit for duty

• Maintain a complete working knowledge of all aircraft systems which they are authorized to operate to include all emergency systems and procedures associated with the aircraft

• Secure the aircraft after each flight to include arranging hangar storage if they deem necessary or they are instructed to do so by the company management

• Obtain the most current weather reports, forecasts and NOTAMS from a FAA flight service station or other authorized agency

• File or cause a flight plan to be filed with the FAA or an ICAO state ATC facility

• Analyze area, enroute and terminal charts for the airport of intended landing and alternates

• Perform the functions of the In TSA Flight Security Coordinator (ISC) under the provision of the twelve five standard security program or private charter standard security program as applicable

• Conduct the required passenger safety briefings or assign that duty to the second in command

• Impart knowledge and skills to the second in command to prepare them to assume the duties of Pilot in Command in an emergency or when the second in command upgrades to pilot in command in that aircraft

• Complete and send the leg manifest to ops control prior to each departure

• Complete and send the End of DAY (EOD) report to ops control upon completion of each flight day

• Responsible for taking an active role supporting the open sharing of information on all safety issues and reporting all safety hazards and concerns

• Responsible for making an immediate report in any hazardous action, conduct or event to the chief pilot and director of safety

• The pilot in command may delegate these duties but not the responsibility for those duties

• Other duties may be required, as needed